Financial Controller

Howden, A Chart Industries Company; Goch; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a skilled Financial Controller in Goch, NRW. This role requires managing financial operations, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of HGB principles, and proficiency in financial software. Join a dynamic team focused on shaping the future and tackling urgent challenges.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Flexitime

Company pension scheme

Voucher system benefits

Bike leasing options

Performance-based salary

Transparent communication

First-name culture

Growing team of specialists

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Aufgaben

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide support in maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with HGB and US GAAP.
• Periodical account reconciliation performance.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling.
• Optimize processes and financial reporting tools.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Kenntnisse

German HGB accounting principles

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Leadership experience

Proficiency in financial software

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Power BI Dynamics

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About Us

GOFA is an internationally established and market-leading manufacturer of specialiSed vehicles for transporting cryogenic, flammable, and pressurized liquefied gases as well as chemicals. We are part of the globally operating Chart Industries Group, a publicly listed U.S. corporation, which allows us to combine the strengths of a medium-sized enterprise with the advantages of an international network. Our specialized containers transport (deep-cooled) gases and chemicals throughout Europe, the Arab region, and South America. Our production site in Goch covers more than 100,000 square meters and currently employs around 240 people.

Chart Industries is a global leader in the manufacturing of advanced equipment for a wide range of applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. In 2023, Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group. Together, we operate over 64 manufacturing sites and 50+ service centres worldwide, with 11,700+ employees driving innovation in hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG. As part of the Nexus of Clean™, we are advancing a sustainable future—helping customers improve efficiency and reduce emissions across clean power, water, food, and industrial sectors.

Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future and tackling some of the planet’s most urgent challenges, all while growing your career in a dynamic global environment.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to provide support in overseeing the financial operations of our organization. The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing accounting records, providing support in producing financial reports, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and performing financial analysis. This role is critical in maintaining financial integrity and providing insights that drive business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide support in maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Participate in periodical budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with HGB and US GAAP, national, and international financial regulations and standards.
• Periodical account reconciliation performance.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Optimize processes, ERP flows and financial reporting tools including process improvements.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

What do you bring?

An Ideal Candidate Would Likely Have The Following Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of German HGB accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, Power BI Dynamics).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools, and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• A total of 30 days annual leave, rising to 37 days including bridge days
• 37 working hours per week (tariff based) plus an average of 1 hour/week for up to 7 additional days off (days specified by the company -bridge days)
• Flexitime: Start can be between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m - core working hours are between 9 a.m. and 3.30 p.m - work must end by 6 p.m. at the latest
• Pension contribution (max.): Company pension scheme EUR 319/year (coming from tariff); in the case of salary conversion, there is an additional 10% on the conversion amount
• Non-cash benefit of EUR 50/month (gross/net) via a voucher system
• After one year of employment, employees have the opportunity to participate in bike leasing. Up to two bikes with a total value of currently €7,000 can be leased. The company passes on the savings in social security contributions to the employee in the form of a health allowance, thereby reducing the leasing
• A responsible and performance-based salary, including Christmas and vacation bonuses
• Flat hierarchies and transparent communication for quick and direct decision-making
• A first-name culture – from apprentices to the managing director
• A great team of experienced specialists in a steadily growing company

Chart is an equal opportunity employer

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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